Brunch in Dublin: Our 35 Favourite Places To Indulge

Over the past few years, brunch has gone from a niche food trend to a weekly ritual, and we couldn't be more thrilled about it! A combination of all the best things in life (sweet treats, savoury treats and, if you're lucky, cocktails!) brunch is the perfect laid-back weekend activity and a hen party must. Brunch in Dublin offers up a wealth options, so to help you choose which one is for you, we've rounded up 35 of our favourite brunch spots in Dublin, splitting them up into four handy categories - indulgent brunch places, healthy brunch places, all-rounders and weekday brunch places. Just don't forget to book ahead - these spots are in high demand!

The Best All-Rounder Brunch Spots in Dublin

1. Eden Bar & Grill

This chic South William Street restaurant boasts a gorgeous menu of fancy fare including Tuna Carpaccio with Asparagus Eggs and Marinated Jumbo Prawn Eggs, as well as classic breakfast dishes and inventive brunch cocktails.

2. The Marker

This stylish Docklands hotel has come up with its own version of brunch - Le Drunch, a meal enjoyed exclusively on Sunday afternoons after a solid lie-in, and featuring plenty of adult beverages (Classic Bloody Mary, Peach and Strawberry Bellini, or a smoothie if you're not in the market for an alcoholic drink). The menu features extravagant comfort food (Duck Confit Hash, Irish Craft Beer-Battered Cod) as well as a few more virtuous dishes (Protein Hit Omelette, The Nutri Burger).

3. Pigeon House

Everything from Instagram favourites (Prosciutto Baked Eggs) to modern brunch classics (Pancakes With Streaky Bacon and Maple Syrup) to more exotic dishes (Half Roast Chilli and Lime Chicken) are on the menu at the effortlessly stylish Pigeon House. And their cocktail pitchers are also oh-so-tempting!

5. Blas Café

A short menu is always a sign of a terrific brunch spot, and the offering at Blas is delightfully succinct: waffles, a full Irish breakfast, three egg dishes, and two wild cards - Fresh Chorizo and Kale with Potato Hash, and Chilli and Garlic Panfried Crayfish.

8. Twenty2

A hidden gem with a concise and superbly-executed weekend brunch, Twenty2 excels at dishes like Buttermilk Pancakes, Avocado Toast and their refined take on the full Irish breakfast (known as The Full Works).

The Best Spots for an Indulgent Brunch in Dublin

10. Angelina's

Boasting four kinds of Avocado Toast, the brunch menu at chic Dublin city centre spot Angelina's is nothing if not extravagant. Your eggs come with maple pork belly, there's steak in your omelette and a brunch cocktail on the side is always encouraged!

11. Whitefriar Grill

Whitefriar Grill has something to suit all tastes and whims, offering typical brunch dishes as well as more ambitious fare (Tomato Fondue) and dinnertime favourites (Spicy Chicken Wings, Chicken Parmigiana) for extra-hungry brunchers! There's also an in-house DJ spinning tunes, but crucially, not so loud that you can't chat with your pals!

13. Cotto

Although best known for their Italian-inspired mains, Cotto in Stoneybatter has a great brunch offering, featuring modern takes on sausage and black pudding sausages, as well as Middle Eastern shakshuka and a killer Smoked Pastrami Rueben.

14. Two Boys Brew

Soul food is still a foreign concept in Dublin, but the closest you'll come for brunch is this speciality coffee spot in Dublin 7, where Apple Crumble Ricotta Hotcake, Corn Bread and Eggs, and Creole Chicken Burgers grace the menu alongside Avocado Toast and Eggs Benedict.

15. The Dylan

For brunch in glamorous surroundings, this beloved Dublin 4 hotel should be your first stop. The menu boasts a crowd-pleasing mix of timeless classics, with a few more substantial dishes, including a dynamite burrito, thrown in for good measure.

16. Dillingers

A stylish American-style bistro with an infinitely Instagrammable brunch menu, Dillingers is the spot to visit if you're dreaming of indulgent stateside brunch classics like American-style pancakes, Chicken and Waffles and Steak 'n' Eggs, washed down with a slice of New York-style cheesecake. The veggie menu is great too.

18. Sophie's at the Dean

At the top of one of Dublin's most stylish hotels, you'll find Sophie's, a hopping bar and restaurant with a killer view of the city, and a pretty faultless brunch offering. Breakfast classics are joined on the menu by a selection of pizzas, a hearty version of Huevos Rancheros, and more substantial dishes like Honey Glazed Chicken and Garlic Herb Potatoes with Chorizo and Black Pudding.

19. Coppinger Row

A sophisticated brunch menu awaits you at Coppinger Row in Dublin city centre, where delicate dishes like Dressed Crab and Crayfish with Basil and Lemon are served alongside heartier ones like Open Meatball Sandwich with Rocket and Parmesan. For drinks, there's homemade lemonade and Elderflower Prosecco!

20. Moloughneys

The weekend breakfast menu at this cosy neighbourhood joint is so terrific, we just had to include it on our list. Between epic sweet and savoury pancake stacks (gluten-free optional) and modern brunch favourites like Hot Smoked Salmon and Salt Beef Hash, these guys really do our favourite meal justice!

21. Thundercut Alley

Vintage arcade games and eccentric interiors set this Smithfield favourite apart from other brunch spots, as do their tasty and creative flatbreads. Thundercut Alley offers bottomless mimosas, so it's perfect for a boozy weekend treat.

22. Wigwam

It doesn't get more indulgent than a bottomless brunch at a Brazilian kitchen, right? This Abbey Street night spot gets the party started early on weekends with brunch classics and some cool additions like Escondidinho (shredded brisket and cassava) or Mineirinho (a Sao Paulo sandwich). For €30 you can add all you can drink from their brunch rum cocktail menu.

Delicious Choices for a Healthy(ish!) Brunch in Dublin

23. Lovely Food Company

Two hip local cafés with great gluten free options, Lovely Food Company specialises in brunch classics and wholesome favourites including Lovely Irish Porridge, Organic House Granola and Fresh Fruit Salad. And if you change your mind about a healthy brunch, you can always plumb for the heavenly French Toast (GF optional)!

24. Slice

A Stoneybatter favourite, Slice has options for all levels of indulgence, from Bircher Muesli, Veggie Scramble and Brunch Breakfast Salad to Spiced Carrot and Walnut Pancakes and Bacon, Avocado and Pomegranate on Toast. Don't miss their brunch cocktails!

25. Nelly's

This charming café serves a few typically healthy breakfast and brunch dishes, but each of them with a delicious and mildly indulgent twist, so, for example, their Organic Porridge is dressed with cinnamon and cream. There are also reworked Irish and American classics (McCarthy's Black Pudding on Toast, Smoked Salmon Bagel), and they make all of their own jams and relishes, which are available to take away. Sadly, their sister café in Portobello doesn't currently offer brunch.

26. Meet Me in the Morning

Seasonal produce is the name of the game at this Portobello hotspot, where you'll find dishes like pumpkin fritters, and potato hash, both served alongside eggs and halloumi, as well as healthier options like elaborate overnight oat and granola creations. For something in between, try the toast with roast hazelnut and maple nut butter!

The Best Weekday Brunch Spots in Dublin

27. Brother Hubbard North and South

These two beloved cafés on the north and south side of the city serve eye-opening brunch dishes with a Middle Eastern twist, including Halloumi Sabiche (a flatbread with roasted vegetables, cheese and a handful of optional extras) and Turkish Eggs Meneman. There are always vegetables and fresh salsas involved, so it's a healthier option than classic brunch joints, although there are some great dessert options too.

28. Cowtown Café

A no-frills greasy spoon that's quickly stolen the heart of Stoneybatter locals, Cowtown Café is an avocado toast-free zone and a refreshing anecdote to trendier brunch joints. For omelettes, baps and the quintessential fry-up (your choice of small, medium or large!), there's few places in the city that can compete.

29. Wuff

This stylish bistro covers all bases with its brunch menu - there are egg dishes, burgers, sandwiches, sweet waffles, and even a few inventive veggie options (Black Pudding and Halloumi Salad, Vegetable and Nut Tagine).

30. Bibi's

This cosy, family-run, neighbourhood café in Dublin 8 specialises in gourmet sandwiches and egg dishes, which range from old reliables like the classic Smashed Avocado to more ambitious fare like Roasted Squash Eggs.

31. Two Pups Coffee

For dog-friendly brunch options, this Dublin 8 hotspot can't be beat! The menu changes regularly but there are always terrific options for both meat eaters and veggies - recent favourites include Avocado with Crunchy Garlic Peanut Butter and Gently Fried Eggs, Flatbread with Mushroom Ketchup and Marinated Halloumi, and Jerusalem Artichokes with Chorizo and Poached Eggs.

32. San Lorenzos

One of Dublin's busiest brunch spots, San Lorenzos serves it all from Coco Pops Crunchy French Toast to Pork Belly Hash to Belgian Waffle Sundaes to Super Nachos, as well as brunch classics and the epic Brunch of Champions. Booking is an absolute must, and don't forget to peruse that cocktail menu!

33. The Fumbally

Although famous as a brunch spot, The Fumbally technically serves an all-day breakfast, but their Fumbally Eggs (scrambled with olive oil, Gubbeen cheese, garlic and tomatoes on toasted brioche) and Avocado Toast are so good that we couldn't resist including them on this list.

34. Cloud Café

Again, this is technically an all-day breakfast, rather than brunch, but the Cloud Café offering is too delicious to pass over. Boasting low-key classics done exceptionally well, their menu includes Bacon and Egg Butty with Red Onion Jam and Smoky Homemade Cannellini Beans on Toasted Sourdough.

35. Legit Coffee Co.

This exceptionally stylish neighbourhood café has a few on-trend dishes on its brunch menu, including a rather tasty Acai Bowl, but there's also a lot of refined, hearty fare, namely Moroccan baked eggs, Pulled Pork Benedict and divine French Toast. Don't leave without trying one of their fresh-baked pastries (or energy balls if you're on the straight and narrow.)